U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, but investors are monitoring a week of economic releases that could affect stocks and cryptocurrencies. Thursday, September 10, brings the Producer Price Index and the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. Friday, September 11, brings the Consumer Price Index. Rising inflation has been a concern for investors, and stronger-than-expected CPI data could pressure high-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies and small-cap stocks. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has emphasized inflation concerns. Bitcoin recently reclaimed $82,000 before slipping to $79,000, and the crypto sector’s late-summer rally has cooled.
Stock and cryptocurrency markets could face volatility this week as investors watch key scheduled economic events. The U.S. stock market will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, while cryptocurrency markets remain open 24/7 throughout the year.
Thursday, September 10, will see the release of the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a major wholesale inflation indicator. The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet will also be released Thursday, and the figures may provide insight into what the Federal Reserve could do next.
Friday, September 11, will bring the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation has been a concern for investors, and higher CPI figures could lead to a sell-off in high-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies and small-cap stocks.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlighted inflation concerns during his Jackson Hole speech, which was rather hawkish. If inflation comes in higher than anticipated, interest rates could be raised, and higher interest rates often cause capital to flow out of the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency market leader, recently reclaimed the $82,000 mark but has since dipped to $79,000. The cryptocurrency sector saw upward momentum in late August and early September, but the rally has cooled.
